Orientation
Welcome to the University of Newcastle College of International Education!
Orientation is a great opportunity to meet the College staff and your new peers, learn about your program and our services and facilities – so you can have the best possible start to your educational journey at the college.
2026 Orientation Dates
Program | Term | Orientation Date |
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Pre-Master’s Program | Trimester 1 | 21 January 2026 22 January 2026 23 January 2026 |
Degree Transfer | Semester 1 | 21 January 2026 22 January 2026 23 January 2026 |
Foundation Studies | Semester 1 | 18 February 2026 19 February 2026 20 February 2026 |
Degree Transfer Extended | Semester 1 | 25 March 2026 26 March 2026 27 March 2026 |
Pre-Master’s Program | Trimester 2 | 6 May 2026 7 May 2026 8 May 2026 |
Foundation Studies | Semester 2 | 22 July 2026 23 July 2026 24 July 2026 |
Pre-Master’s Program | Trimester 3 | 12 August 2026 13 August 2026 14 August 2026 |
Degree Transfer | Semester 2 | 12 August 2026 13 August 2026 14 August 2026 |
Foundation Studies | Trimester 3 | 9 September 2026 10 September 2026 11 September 2026 |
Express Preparation Program | Trimester 3 | 9 September 2026 10 September 2026 11 September 2026 |
Degree Transfer Extended | Semester 2 | 9 September 2026 10 September 2026 11 September 2026 |
Degree Transfer | Trimester 3 | 9 September 2026 10 September 2026 11 September 2026 |
English Language Bridging Program | 10 weeks per level | 5 January 2026 9 February 2026 16 March 2026 23 March 2026 4 May 2026 9 June 2026 20 July 2026 31 August 2026 6 October 2026 |
If you are unsure about your start date, please check your Confirmation of Enrolment and the Fees & Key Dates page.
Your Orientation
Orientation takes place one week before the start of your program. More information about the Orientation schedule will be sent to the email address you included on your College application. If you do not receive your orientation email one week before your program starts, please contact us.
During orientation you can expect to:
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Learn more about your program and enrol in your first courses;
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Meet key staff members, your peers and current College students;
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Join interactive sessions to help you navigate the online learning systems;
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Learn about studying and living in Newcastle.
Have more questions? Contact the College Services Team.
